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Licensing

9.1

Are there particular requirements, such as quality control by the licensor, for a trademark licence to be valid?

Thailand

Ananda Intellectual Property

Answer ... A trademark licence must be recorded with the Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) and must include the following particulars:

• the conditions or terms between the trademark owner and licensee to ensure effective control by the trademark owner of the quality of goods of the licensee; and
• the goods for which the trademark is to be used under the licence.

For more information about this answer please contact: Franck Fougere from Ananda Intellectual Property

9.2

Must trademark licences be recorded with the trademark office or other governing body?

Thailand

Ananda Intellectual Property

Answer ... Yes, the original trademark licence agreement must be recorded with the DIP; otherwise, it may not be enforceable or may be declared void.

For more information about this answer please contact: Franck Fougere from Ananda Intellectual Property

9.3

Can a licensor lose its rights in a trademark by failing to comply with its obligations under the licence, such as maintaining quality control?

Thailand

Ananda Intellectual Property

Answer ... Yes.

For more information about this answer please contact: Franck Fougere from Ananda Intellectual Property

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Trademarks

Brendan Hughes

Cooley LLP

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Franck Fougere

Kritchakorn Nimwenai

Ananda Intellectual Property

Thailand